Zephyrhills, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Zephyrhills is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Pasco County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hurricane, and lightning.
Storm events near Zephyrhills
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Zephyrhills's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Zephyrhills itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Pasco County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Zephyrhills along with the rest of the county, not a Zephyrhills-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 95.4 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 90.8 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 45.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 90.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 98.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 61.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 19.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 30.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 98.1 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 44.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 97.1 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 75.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 0 | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pasco County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Zephyrhills, FL at risk of?
Zephyrhills is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Pasco County, where Zephyrhills is located, are tornado, hurricane, and lightning.
What is Zephyrhills's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Pasco County, where Zephyrhills is located, scoring 98.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Zephyrhills a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Zephyrhills carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Pasco County.
Has Zephyrhills had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 16 hail, 9 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Zephyrhills since 2016.